The Sports Xchange notes that after seeming to display an emerging offensive game in the first month of the season, C Jeff Mathis has gone cold at the plate. Hitless in two at-bats before C Mike Napoli pinch-hit for him Thursday against Chicago, Mathis has just three hits in his past 35 at-bats (.086), dropping his average from a .400 start (12-for-30) in his first nine games to his current .231. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Mathis hasn't had a hit since May 5 at Kansas City and the fact that he sees limited at-bats (Mike Napoli is getting the majority of the at-bats) won't help him get into a rhythm. He should be reserved in all leagues until he starts showing some signs of life at the plate. (Updated 05/16/2008).
No information available at this time.
The Sports Xchange notes that after seeming to display an emerging offensive game in the first month of the season, C Jeff Mathis has gone cold at the plate. Hitless in two at-bats before C Mike Napoli pinch-hit for him Thursday against Chicago, Mathis has just three hits in his past 35 at-bats (.086), dropping his average from a .400 start (12-for-30) in his first nine games to his current .231. (Updated 05/16/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Mathis hasn't had a hit since May 5 at Kansas City and the fact that he sees limited at-bats (Mike Napoli is getting the majority of the at-bats) won't help him get into a rhythm. He should be reserved in all leagues until he starts showing some signs of life at the plate. (Updated 05/16/2008).
